November 2025 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Human hair waste can be valuable in engineering and materials due to its unique properties.
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December 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
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August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” The combined stem cell secretome in the skin care product effectively reduces inflammation and promotes tissue regeneration.
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January 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for normal skin and hair growth.
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January 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells don't use gap junctions to communicate.
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April 2020 in “Cells” Special cell particles from macrophages can help hair grow.
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August 2023 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The hydrogels are strong, self-healing, and good for 3D printing and delivering treatments.
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October 2019 in “Journal of dermatological science” Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
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July 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Understanding molecular processes in skin development is key to creating targeted treatments for skin disorders.
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” Human hair loss may have evolved to help increase brain size.
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December 2024 in “BMC Genomics” Key genes and pathways control sheep hair growth phases.
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February 2025 in “Journal of Dairy Science” The SLICK1 allele in Holstein heifers affects hair and immune traits without altering prolactin signaling.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” Squid ink melanin nanoparticles create a safe, long-lasting black hair dye that protects hair and offers UV protection.
February 2026 in “Phycology” Microalgae can sustainably improve nutrition and cosmetics with their diverse beneficial compounds.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
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March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
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December 1971 in “Calcified Tissue Research” Hair follicles in injured skin can quickly accumulate minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus.
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May 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Plica neuropathica is a tangled hair condition that may be caused by hair damage or psychiatric issues and is treated by cutting the hair and addressing mental health.
February 2026 in “Optics” Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
PPARβ/δ helps yaks adapt to high altitudes by regulating lipid metabolism in their coats.
December 2023 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Bone marrow stem cells and their medium help hair regrowth.
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August 2011 in “The EMBO Journal” The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
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October 2015 in “BMC Genomics” Chicken feather growth involves specific genes and shares similarities with hair development.